AIZAWL: Former IPS officer Lalduhoma, a maverick who led his fledgling party to a famous electoral victory against Zoramthanga’s MNF, was sworn in on Friday as the CM of a 12-member Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM) government in Mizoram that includes the state’s first woman minister of cabinet rank in 61-year-old Lalrinpuii.The new government has seven…
NEW DELHI: Madhya Pradesh BJP in-charge Murlidhar Rao said on Friday that the chief ministers for Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Chhattisgarh would be announced within the next two days.Rao stated, “Central observers appointed by the party for the three states will visit each state, and the party will unveil its Chief Ministerial choices for those…
As the counting of votes unfolds in Mizoram, the focus is on the 74-year-old ex-IPS officer Lalduhoma and his party, the Zoram People’s Movement (ZPM). The recent exit polls anticipates a potential victory for the ZPM in Mizoram, projecting them to secure 28-35 seats in the 40-member state assembly. From IPS Officer to Political Leader…
The Indian Medical Association (IMA) on Sunday objected to the National Medical Commission logo depicting the Hindu deity Dhanwantari and urged it to adopt a religion-neutral emblem.National Medical Commission has come under crticisim for adopting a logo of Hindu God ‘Dhanwantari’ and with the word ‘India’ being replaced by ‘Bharat’. It has, however, pointed out…
NEW DELHI: In a boost for India’s Solar mission, Isro’s spacecraft Aditya L1 has started sending data that is shedding light on the mysteries of solar wind as the Aditya Solar wind Particle Experiment (ASPEX) payload on board the satellite has “commenced its operations and is performing normally”, an Isro statement said.ASPEX, comprising two cutting-edge…
NEW DELHI: The Congress on Tuesday urged the Election Commission to take action against Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his “moorkhon ka sardar” and home minister Amit Shah for “Rahu-Ketu” remarks allegedly made during poll campaigns.A delegation of Congress leaders met top officials of the Election Commission including chief election commissioner and demanded that it…
NEW DELHI: The Election Commissionhas sought explanation from Karnataka govt over advertisements publicising its achievements in newspapers circulating in Telangana. The poll body has set November 28, 5pm deadline for the state government’s reply. The Election Commission has said that the advertisements were in violation of its instructions to get prior clearance for such ads.The…
PATNA: Ek-ek ghar me pata karen ki kaun paksh mein hai, kaun khilaf hai (Visit every home to find out who is in support of the liquor ban and who is against it). I don’t want a report based on a survey of limited areas,CM Nitish Kumar said.The liquor ban came into force in April…
NEW DELHI: As India was “convicted” even before the investigation into the killing of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Canadian soil was complete, Indian High Commissioner to Canada, Sanjay Kumar Verma, raised objection, and sought evidence.He said Canada should back up its allegation with proof, adding that India would look into anything “very specific…
DEHRADUN: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) and State Disaster Response Force (SDRF) are preparing for a high-stakes rescue mission to evacuate 41 workers from the confines of Silkyara tunnel in Uttarkashi. With meticulous rehearsals, the rescue teams are preparing to deploy specially fitted wheeled stretchers to navigate a 57-60 meters long escape passage constructed…
